Exaggerating on your résumé ________

A) is acceptable to a given level
B) is often overlooked if the information is trivial
C) is acceptable if the information pertains to your previous job but not current job
D) can't hurt you after you have been given the job
E) can be perceived as lying by potential employers


Answer: E
Explanation: E) It may seem obvious not to lie on your résumé, but potential employers can perceive even slight exaggerations of your accomplishments as lies. Even if you make it through the screening process and have proven yourself as a valuable employee, lying on your résumé can cut your career short.

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